Nasu, Wumeng

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A language of China

ISO 639-3
ywu
Alternate Names
Neisu, Nersu, Nesu, Wumeng Yi, Wusa Yi, Yuan-Mo Yi
User Population

150,000 (2018 M. Gerner). Ethnic population: 200,000.

Location

Yunnan Province: Zhaotong prefecture, Huize and Xuanwei counties.

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Language Status

6b* (Threatened). Language of recognized nationality: Yi.

Classification
Sino-Tibetan, Tibeto-Burman, Ngwi-Burmese, Ngwi, Northern
Dialects

Weining Yi, Hezhang Yi, Hen-Ke Yi.

Language Resources
OLAC resources in and about Nasu, Wumeng
Other Comments

Traditional religion, Christian.